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Hi, I'm Dave Graybill, the Fishin' Magician!

Rick Graybill and Eric Granstrom teamed up running the downriggers to take 16 big kokanee on Lake Chelan. Granstrom broke in his new rod and reel in style.

Here you will find current information on fishing in Central Washington State.

I grew up in Central Washington and began writing about the outdoors in the mid 70s. I began broadcasting report on outdoor recreation on KOZI Radio in Lake Chelan in 1991. My reports are now carried on several radio stations and many newspapers in Washington. The reports give what’s happening and how-to information on fishing for bass, perch, walleye, trout, kokanee, salmon, steelhead and other species.

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Wednesday, August 15, 2018 - It is always fun to be in the area of Washington where the Columbia River meets the Pacific Ocean. I traveled from meetings in Olympia to Ilwaco last week. I met up with Austin Moser, who has been d... Get the full report!

Tuesday, August 14, 2018 - For FishingMagician.com, I'm Eric Granstrom. I turn 50 tomorrow. I'm not exactly sure what to think about this milestone birthday. I've tried several times to put it into context, but each time I r... Get the full report!

Monday, August 13, 2018 - Every year when the summer salmon season is going full tilt, I report on the action on the Columbia River. Most of what I am talking about is being done from boats. There are a few places where bank... Get the full report!

Friday, August 10, 2018 - There is good news and bad news for salmon anglers here in Central Washington. The good news is that the fishing for Chinook salmon on Lake Chelan has been great. According to my brother Rick Graybi... Get the full report!

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Flash Lites and Wedding Ring Pro

Something that you will find on the shelves of your sporting goods store this year is the Mack’s Lure Flash Lites trolling blade with a couple of notable additions. I have talked about using Flash Lites repeatedly in my reports, and have mentioned the advantage of this light, Mylar bladed gang troll. read more...